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Focus School Software

Focus School Software is a cutting edge software company located in downtown St.

Petersburg, FL whose main product is Focus/SIS, an industry leading student information system. Focus School Software’s mission is to create flexible, scalable, affordable, and easy-to-use software that will allow our clients to manage data and make informed decisions. Focus School Software is currently working with private and public school districts, as well as higher education institutions arou

nd the globe. We are committed to delivering the very best Student Information Software on the market with a focus on user adoption and tools that increase productivity, and facilitate higher attendance and test scores.

08/31/2026

📣 Focus Forums — September Sessions
September brings four new Focus Forums! Join us each week as we explore helpful features, workflows, and tools across the Focus platform. Each session takes place at 2:00 PM and includes a live demo and practical tips to help your district get the most out of Focus.

🔹 September 2 — SSS Caseload & Services�Learn how to set up user-specific caseloads and easily document services delivered to individual students and student groups.

🔹 September 16 — FL State Reporting Survey 2�Get ready for Survey 2 with a look at key Focus tools for preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate data to the Florida Department of Education.

🔹 September 23 — School Choice Setup�Explore new School Choice configuration options, including Application Editor, linked fields, Edit Rules & Workflow, and online or standalone applications.

🔹 September 30 — New Portal Editor�Discover how to create tailored user screens with customizable content blocks, live analytics, custom HTML, and multiple dashboards for each profile.

👥 What are Focus Forums?
Focus Forums are free, monthly webinars designed to help schools and districts make the most of the Focus platform. From new features to useful workflows, each session provides practical information you can put to work in your district.

📬 Want to join us?
Sign up for Focus Forum email reminders at https://focusschoolsoftware.com/contact/ (scroll to the bottom).
You’ll receive email reminders and registration links for each upcoming webinar. We hope to see you there!

08/18/2026

Back-to-school is officially underway! 🎒🍎

For school administrators, the first week is all about being present, checking in, spotting what needs adjusting, and giving everyone a little grace along the way.

Swipe through for a few simple tips to help make the first weeks successful! 🦉

08/10/2026

🎒☀️ Welcome back, Florida!

Today marks the first day of a brand-new school year for districts across the Sunshine State! 🌴📚

To the educators, administrators, staff, students, and families heading back into classrooms today: Welcome back! We’re wishing you a year filled with new opportunities, big accomplishments, and plenty of moments worth celebrating.

Here’s to a fantastic 2026–27 school year! 🍎✨

08/03/2026

📣 Focus Forums — August Sessions
Join us this month for Focus Forums, where we'll walk through helpful features and workflows across the Focus platform. Each session includes a live demo, best practices, and time for questions to help your district get the most out of Focus. Here's what we're covering in August:

🔹 August 5 at 2:00 PM — New School Year Checklist�Prepare your district for the new school year by reviewing key system settings, schedules, staff assignments, attendance and grading setup, user permissions, and other essential tasks before students return.

🔹 August 12 at 2:00 PM — SSS Event Setup & Event/Form Trigger�Learn how to build and manage district-specific events, configure new events from scratch, and apply event and form triggers to streamline documentation and maintain compliance.

🔹 August 24 at 2:00 PM — DNE Processing�Discover how to identify and process Did Not Enter (DNE) students, update enrollment records, understand the impact on state reporting, and resolve common DNE scenarios before survey submission.

🔹 August 26 at 2:00 PM — SSS Edit Rules & Workflow�Take your customizations further by applying edit rules and workflows to SSS custom fields. Learn how to automate processes, simplify screen options, and create a more intuitive experience for end users.

👥 What are Focus Forums?�They're free, monthly webinars where we walk through features and tools across the Focus platform. Whether it's a new feature or a helpful workflow, these sessions are designed to help schools and districts get more out of Focus.

📬 Want to join us?�Sign up for Focus Forum email reminders at:�https://focusschoolsoftware.com/contact/ (scroll to the bottom).�You'll receive registration links for each upcoming webinar.

07/20/2026

📚✏️ Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts today!

From July 20 through August 20, Florida families can save on qualifying back-to-school purchases, including school supplies, clothing, shoes, backpacks, and more.

As you prepare for the new school year, now is the perfect time to check off those supply lists while taking advantage of these tax-free savings.

Here's to a successful 2026–2027 school year! 🍎🎒

07/09/2026

Day 1 of our 4th Annual Pennsylvania Users' Conference in Harrisburg is officially in the books! Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday. We had a full day of sessions, training, and discussions with Pennsylvania districts, and we're looking forward to another great day today.

While our team is in Harrisburg, we're also exhibiting at the DATAG Summer Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York, through July 10. If you're attending DATAG, be sure to stop by and say hello.

07/06/2026

Where will Focus be this July? 👀

The Focus team will be traveling to several conferences this month, and we are looking forward to connecting with everyone along the way. If you will be attending, be sure to stop by and say hello!

📍 July 8–9 — Focus Pennsylvania Users' Conference | Harrisburg, PA
📍 July 8–10 — DATAG Summer Conference | Saratoga Springs, NY
📍 July 12–15 — FACTE Conference | Orlando, FL
📍 July 14–16 — ADE Summit | Hot Springs, AR
📍 July 21–23 — Survey 5 | Madeira Beach, FL

Head over to our website for more information about the upcoming conferences & summits Focus will be attending or hosting: https://focusschoolsoftware.com/events-calendar/

07/04/2026

From all of us at Focus School Software, we wish you a safe and happy Independence Day! Have a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends, and celebration. ❤️🤍💙

07/02/2026

In observance of Independence Day, the Focus School Software office will be closed on Friday, July 3. Our team will return to regular business hours on Monday, July 6.

We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

07/01/2026

📣 Focus Forums — July Sessions
Join us this month for Focus Forums, where we'll walk through helpful features and workflows across the Focus platform. Each session includes a live demo, best practices, and time for questions to help your district get the most out of Focus. Here's what's coming up in July:

🔹 July 2 at 2:00 PM — Progression Plans�Learn how to create and manage progression plans for academies, magnet programs, and graduation endorsements. We'll cover tracking student progress, automating course requests, and keeping students on track for graduation.

🔹 July 10 at 2:30 PM — Florida Survey 5 Prep�Prepare for Survey 5 reporting with setup tips, built-in reports, and best practices for submitting clean, accurate data to FLDOE. We'll also review validation reports to help streamline the reporting process.

🔹 July 16 at 1:00 PM — More Search Options & Student Groups�Discover advanced student search tools, save and reuse searches, and create custom or dynamic student groups. Learn how to securely assign groups to staff for streamlined access to student information.

🔹 July 23 at 2:00 PM — Communication for Teachers�Explore the Communication screen to send messages, announcements, polls, sign-up sheets, and attachments to students and classes. We'll also cover scheduling messages and managing teacher-student communication.

🔹 July 30 at 2:00 PM — Gradebook Tips & Best Practices�Learn time-saving workflows and best practices for setting up your Gradebook, grading efficiently, and using features like assignment categories and grade weighting to simplify daily tasks.

👥 What are Focus Forums?�They're free, monthly webinars where we walk through features and tools across the Focus platform. Whether it's a new feature or a helpful workflow, these sessions are designed to help schools and districts get more out of Focus.

📬 Want to join us?�Sign up for Focus Forum email reminders at:�https://focusschoolsoftware.com/contact/ (scroll to the bottom).�You'll receive registration links for each upcoming webinar.

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Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm
Friday	7am - 6pm

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